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Category Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards
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Processor ESP32-S3 Dual-core Xtensa LX7 MCU
Display Size 2.8 inches
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels
Touch Type Capacitive Touch (GT911)
Connectivity Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5 (LE)
Flash Memory 16MB
PSRAM 8MB Octal SPI
Interface USB Type-C for Power and Programming
Operating Voltage 5V Input, 3.3V Logic
Dimensions 76mm x 54mm x 12mm

6 reviews

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Anonymous

Mar 18, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Excellent learning tool

As a student learning embedded systems, this board offers great value. The combination of a decent screen, touch input, and wireless capabilities allows me to build complex projects without needing external modules.

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Anonymous

Mar 16, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Solid performance

I used this as the main controller for a small robot. The processing power is sufficient for motor control and displaying sensor data simultaneously. The USB-C port is a nice modern touch.

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Anonymous

Mar 12, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Good value for money

For the price, you get a lot of features. The 16MB flash is generous. My only minor complaint is that the backlight can be a bit too bright at maximum setting with no easy software dimming curve out of the box, but easily solvable.

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Anonymous

Mar 08, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for IoT Prototyping

This board is exactly what I needed for my smart home dashboard project. The screen is bright, the touch response is accurate, and the ESP32-S3 handles Wi-Fi connectivity without any lag. Setup with Arduino IDE was seamless.

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Anonymous

Mar 04, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Reliable and fast

Been running this board for two weeks straight on a weather station display. No crashes, stable Wi-Fi connection, and the screen remains clear. Highly recommended for production prototypes.

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Anonymous

Mar 01, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Great hardware, documentation could be better

The build quality is excellent and the capacitive touch works well. However, finding specific pinout diagrams for some of the GPIO headers took a bit of digging in the wiki. Once set up, it runs LVGL smoothly.

5 FAQ

Q: Can I drive the display using the ESP-IDF framework?

A: Absolutely. We provide example projects and drivers compatible with ESP-IDF that demonstrate how to initialize the IPS screen and handle touch inputs.

Q: Is there an SD card slot on this board?

A: This specific 2.8-inch model does not include a microSD card slot. However, you can interface an external SD module via the SPI pins if your project requires additional storage.

Q: What is the power consumption in deep sleep mode?

A: In deep sleep mode with the LCD turned off, the board typically consumes around 10-15 microamps, depending on your specific peripheral configuration.

Q: Does the package include a USB cable?

A: Yes, the package includes a high-quality USB Type-C to Type-A cable for power supply and programming.

Q: Does this board support MicroPython?

A: Yes, the ESP32-S3 chip fully supports MicroPython. You can flash the firmware using esptool.py and start coding immediately.

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